NEWS
Feat of survival: Borders skipper Leven Brown and crew survive shipwreck on Northwest Passage expedition
Leven Brown has accomplished a lot. A Guinness World record-holding ocean rower, in 2005 he became the first man ever to row solo and unsupported...
Baroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns to be played at special concerts
An 18th Century baroque fiddle thought to have been played by Robert Burns is to be used again for two special concerts. The Gregg fiddle...
Picnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria at Balmoral saved from ruin
A picnic spot enjoyed by Queen Victoria on her visits to Balmoral has been saved from ruin by the National Trust for Scotland. The picnic...
Scotland’s oldest cello made in 18th century to be played again
The oldest surviving Scottish cello has been brought to life and will be played again. The instrument made by Aberdeen luthier Robert Duncan in 1756...
Maths Week Scotland competition launches
PUPILS from throughout Scotland will be competing to win prizes for their schools as part of Maths Week Scotland, which begins on 28 September. All...
Leith market’s Oktoberfest starts today
THE first of three Oktoberfest weekends gets underway today at Pitt Street Market in Leith "Pittöberfest" features Barney’s Beer, Bellfield, Campervan, Edinburgh Beer Factory, New...
Sewing course helps Dundee mum land fashion job
A COURSE that teaches young parents how to sew could become a feeder to the fashion and textile industry after one its first students landed...
Year’s supply of ice cream up for grabs
ICE cream maker Equi’s has teamed up with Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight to give one customer a year’s supply of free ice cream. Customers...
